(¡Ay, Carmela!)

Content: Paulino and Carmela are husband and wife, troubadours touring the countryside during the Spanish Civil War. They are Republicans, and with their mute assistant, Gustavete, they journey into rebel territory by mistake. They are arrested, fear a firing squad, and receive a reprieve from an Italian Fascist commander who loves the theatre. He arranges a performance for his troops, bargaining with Paulino to stage a burlesque of the republic in exchange for the actors' freedom. Will the fiery and patriotic Carmela consent?

Countries:

Italy,

Spain

Genres:

Comedy,

Drama,

War

Runtime:

102 minutes

Year:

1990

Directors:

Carlos Saura

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Production companies:

Ellepi Films,

Iberoamericana Films Internacional,

TVE

Actors:

Carmela

Paulino

Gustavete

Capitán

Teniente Ripamonte

Crews:

Director

Original Music Composer

Screenplay

Screenplay

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